Course SyllabusKEY QUESTIONS:1) What is a short story?2) Why is it important?3) What can it tell us about ourselves?3).

From the day we are born, and throughout our lives, we are told stories about ourselves. These stories tell us what happened to us; what we're like; what our families are like; how to see ourselves; and how to see the world. At their best, stories offer us a narrative for our life experiences; give us a sense of history and meaning; provide continuity; support us to be ourselves; and offer a lasting connection to our family and friends.